Nyctibatrachus athirappillyensis is a frog in the genus Nyctibatrachus.

It was described in 2017 based on specimens collected in Thavalakuzhipara, Vazhachal forest and is named after the nearby Athirappilly waterfalls.

The species was discovered from areas adjoining the Athirappilly waterfall, Kerala, at site for a proposed hydroelectric project.

They are found in shallow streams inside forest.

Calling males were found at the edge of streams under vegetation.